JDR Spotlight: Danica Koncoski; Instructor Trainee

Meet Danica Koncoski! A member of the 2016 JDR training class, Danica has been taking dance fitness classes since our studio opened in the fall of 2012. She is thrilled to join our team of instructors! Her zest for life is so evident in every conversation and every time she takes the stage in class. We are so excited for Danica and her enthusiasm to join our team!

Who or what inspired you to become an instructor?

All the amazing instructors I’ve been following since my first class at JDR in October 2012! What an inspiring group of ladies! Sara Bremer is the bee’s knees.

What is your “real” job?

Registered Nurse at Carilion Clinic in the Operating Room. I truly love my “real” job! I’m also a mom to 2 kids and a wife!

Do you have any formal dance training?

No formal dancing. I always wanted to take dance growing up but stuck with cheerleading! #spiritfingers

What style of dance do you love most?

Hip Hop, Latin Pop & Belly/Bhangra

What are your favorite songs to twerk to in class?

Any hip hop song!

What other talents/hobbies do you have?

We enjoy baseball games with the family, GO CUBBIES!! Our book club consistently meets once a month and we actually read the book not just drink wine! My hubby and I love live music, we’ve seen Dave Matthews Band 16 years in a row and enjoy many other bands/music as well. We are obsessed with our pup, Ellie, we seriously love on her all the time.